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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.96, 1,345.71 and 555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.96, 1,345.71 and 555.53 is: 766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.96 : 1,345.71 = 555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.96/1,345.71 = 555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.96x = 1,345.71 × 555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.96x = 747,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,588.99/974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.79

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